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The 



Heralding 




Angel, / 






Copyright 1888. 

Hard & Parsons, 

New York. 



£TsV"N Angel rose from the heavens 

Fairer than morning light; 
The radiance of her coming 

Dispelled the clouds of night. 
Her brow was calm and holy, 
And peace was in her face; 
The bright wings in their passing 

Left many a lustrous trace. 



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OFT clouds parted for her; 

Morning" stars sang sweet; 
Rough winds ceased, and rested 

Becalmed, beneath her feet. 
And hushed in happy silence 

The listening air around, 
Expectant of the voice divine. 

Stilled each recurring- sound. 



M"HEN through all the heavens 

Rang out that wondrous voice, 
" Glad tidings ! Unto you is horn 

A Heavenly King. Rejoice ! 
'Wake, Earth, to hail your Saviour 
With holy love, and fear. 
The promised one is given; 

The Son of God is here." 



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■>AR over hill and valley, 

The stirring notes were borne; 
As the strains of triumph echoed 

In the early light of morn. 
The herald of love and mercy 

Sped on her gladsome way ; 
And dawned on a world rejoicing, 

The glorious Christmas day. 

Annie C. McQueen. 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 



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